Back to People

Jerry Garcia
Acting
01 Aug 1942
† 09 Aug 1995
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Biography
Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for his lead guitar work, singing and songwriting with the band the Grateful Dead. Though he vehemently disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group. As one of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire three-decade career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects, including the Saunders-Garc...
Also Known As
Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia























